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A young woman watches with concern as her adopted brother turns to irreligious forces in the hopes of reconnecting with his dead fiancée.

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He looked at her as if critically for a moment. Then he went on abruptly.

“I found Mr. Baxter in bed. I made no apology at all. I said simply that I had come to see how he was after the séance.”

“It took place, then⁠—”

“Oh! yes.⁠ ⁠… I forgot to mention that Lady Laura would pay no attention to me yesterday.⁠ ⁠… Yes, it took place.⁠ ⁠… Well, Mr. Baxter did not seem surprised to see me. He told me he felt tired. He said that the séance had been a success. And while he talked I watched him⁠ ⁠… Then I came away and caught the ten-fifty.”

“I don’t understand in the least,” said Maggie.

“So I suppose,” said the other dryly. “I imagine you do not believe in Spiritualism at all⁠—I mean that you think that the whole thing is fraud or

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